Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 March 2006.
EU: Mercury
- Question
- Whether the proposal by the European Commission for a directive to ban the use of mercury in temperature and weather gauges is consistent with the principle of subsidiarity.
- Answer
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In the Government’s view, the proposal as it currently stands complies with the three elements of the principles of subsidiarity, as laid down in Article 5 of the treaty. In particular, because of the multinational nature of the industry and the trans-boundary nature of the pollutant concerned, EU-level action is appropriate.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 4768; 680 c117WA
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- EU action Measuring instruments Weather Regulation Temperature Subsidiarity Mercury
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